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Tivoli has an estimated 1,504 residents, up from 1,460 at the 2021 Census — a change of 44 people, or 3.0%. That puts 429 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Tivoli's population is estimated at around 1,504 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 44 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,460 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 1,503 residents following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and three validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 428 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.
For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied where utilised. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected for Tivoli by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an expected gain of 7.2% in total over the 17 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
22 new dwellings have been approved in Tivoli over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Tivoli has experienced around 4 dwellings receiving development approval per year. An estimated 22 homes were approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with a further 7 approved so far in FY-26. The average increase of new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these years is 0.3. This suggests that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.
The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $338,000. In FY-26, there have been $25,000 in commercial approvals registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Tivoli has significantly less development activity, 75.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes, which is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. The current building activity shows 25.0% standalone homes and 75.0% townhouses or apartments, a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition of 93.0% houses. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The estimated count of people in the area per dwelling approval is 1495, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Tivoli will gain 108 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 27 current infrastructure and development projects close to Tivoli, worth an estimated $63.3 billion. 11 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major undertakings, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has pinpointed zero projects expected to impact this area. Notable initiatives include The Terrace, Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2, Ipswich Smart City Program, and Ipswich Better Bus Network, with the following list outlining those most pertinent.
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Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2
A major expansion delivering 200 new beds and a multi-storey acute clinical services building. Key features include a new Emergency Department, six operating theatres, a satellite medical imaging service, and a Central Sterilisation Service Department. Internal fit-outs began on lower levels in late 2025, with major structural work continuing into 2026 to support the fast-growing West Moreton population.
Ipswich Better Bus Network
A three-stage bus network improvement program for Ipswich funded by a $70 million state investment. Stage 1 commenced in November 2025, introducing four new routes (501, 520, 522, 523) and upgrades to existing services, benefiting over 42,300 residents. Stage 2 (late 2026) and Stage 3 (2027) are in planning to extend services to Yamanto, Ripley, and Karalee.
North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct
Stage 1 focuses on the redevelopment of the North Ipswich Reserve, featuring a new contemporary Western Grandstand with a minimum of 2,000 seats, new field lighting, and upgraded player facilities including changerooms and medical rooms. As of May 2026, the project is undergoing community consultation for its formal designation as a Major Sport, Recreation and Entertainment Facility. This first phase is a critical step toward the long-term vision of a 12,000-seat boutique rectangular stadium to support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic legacy.
Ipswich Smart City Program
The Ipswich Smart City Program is a city-wide digital transformation initiative integrated into the iFuture 2021-2026 Corporate Plan. Key 2026 developments include a 2.51 million dollar upgrade to 90 new pay-by-plate smart parking meters with real-time digital enforcement integration. The program continues to expand its IoT sensor network for flood monitoring and environmental data, while Fire Station 101 serves as a central hub for digital innovation and community events like Flood Fest 2026. The initiative aims to enhance liveability through smart lighting, public Wi-Fi, and a centralized city data platform.
Brassall Bikeway Stage 6 Extension
The final stage of the Brassall Bikeway, this project will connect the existing path to the Ipswich CBD via the Bradfield Bridge. The plan includes a lift to connect the riverbank level with the bridge, completing a 14km continuous bikeway network. This network links North Ipswich, Brassall, and Wulkuraka to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
North Ipswich Apartments
Ipswich City Council approved a two-stage multiple dwelling project for 104 apartments (22 x 1-bedroom and 82 x 2-bedroom) across five titles at 28-30 Lowry St, 45-47 Flint St and 12 Pelican St (Approval: 2367/2016/MCU). As of mid-2025, council records show a later MCU for single residential use affecting 12 Pelican St, indicating at least part of the original scheme has been modified and the 104-unit approval may not be proceeding in full. No construction activity is evident on council's Development.i portal.
East Ipswich Train Station Upgrade
The East Ipswich station accessibility upgrade is part of the State Government's investment of more than $500 million to upgrade stations across the South East Queensland network, making them accessible for all customers. This includes platform raising, upgrading accessible parking and essential customer facilities.
The Terrace
The Terrace complex consists of two nine-storey and two 11-storey buildings, totaling 31,000sq m. Developed by Christopher Zenonos in Brisbane, the project includes an increase to 303 apartments and basement levels with flood immunity.
695 residents of Tivoli are employed, from a labour force of 745. Unemployment sits at 6.7%, with participation at 60.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Tivoli's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.7% as of September 2025, showing a 4.7% employment growth over the preceding year according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025695 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 2.7% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was lower at 60.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Census responses indicated that only 10.6% of residents worked from home, possibly influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training sectors.
Notably, construction employment is particularly strong, with a share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have limited presence at 3.9%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work, suggesting local employment opportunities may not fully meet demand. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.7% while labour force grew by 2.9%, leading to a 1.6 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, and a 0.5 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tivoli's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tivoli is $1,372 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $691 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,721 a year against an average of $55,470. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The suburb of Tivoli has a median taxpayer income of $49,721 and an average income of $55,470 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Brisbane having a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income in Tivoli will be approximately $54,648 and the average income $60,967, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Tivoli rank modestly, between the 25th and 26th percentiles.
In terms of earnings profile, 34.7% of Tivoli's population (521 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, which is similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 33.3%. After housing expenses, 85.9% of income remains in Tivoli, ranking at the 28th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tivoli had 572 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $285 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Tivoli's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.9% houses and 7.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tivoli was 34.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.4% and rented ones at 22.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Tivoli was $285, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Tivoli's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tivoli counted 572 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 68.5 percent of all households, including 24.2 percent couples with children, 27.0 percent couples without children, and 15.8 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.5 percent, with lone person households at 28.2 percent and group households making up 3.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.4% of adults in Tivoli hold a university qualification, including 8.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 34.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 168 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 901 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The area's university qualification rate is 13.4%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (34.7%). Educational participation is high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (9.2%), secondary (7.4%), and tertiary (3.6%) levels. Educational participation is notably high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tivoli reaches 16 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 150 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Tivoli has 16 operational public transport stops, offering mixed bus services. These stops are served by one route in total, facilitating 152 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents situated an average of 242 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most inhabitants commute outward, with cars being the prevalent mode at 94%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 10.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 21 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 9 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.3% of residents in Tivoli report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Tivoli faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions impact both younger and older age groups. Private health coverage is relatively low at approximately 49% (around 739 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Nationally, the average is 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 12.9% and 12.1% of residents respectively. However, 56.3% report having no medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. The working-age population in Tivoli faces notable health challenges due to higher chronic condition rates.
Seniors make up 19.7% of the population (around 296 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings for the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tivoli is largely Australian-born, at 89.7% of residents, with 3.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.7%) and English (27.1%). 3.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Tivoli had a cultural diversity score below average, with 89.7% of its population born in Australia, 92.2% being citizens, and 96.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Tivoli, accounting for 51.0% of its population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups in Tivoli were Australian (30.7%), English (27.1%), and Scottish (9.6%). Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 7.7%, Welsh at 0.8%, and New Zealand at 1.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tivoli is 40. 23.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Tivoli is 40 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and slightly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the 55-64 age group is notably over-represented in Tivoli at 13.3%, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 10.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.7% to 7.0% of Tivoli's population, and the 55 to 64 cohort has increased from 12.2% to 13.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 12.9% to 11.5%.
Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Tivoli. The 55 to 64 age group is expected to grow by 24%, reaching 248 people, and residents aged 65 and older will represent 65% of the anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tivoli
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2024 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2024 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Feb 2026, not a 2021 count (1,450 at the 2021 Census → 1,504 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Feb 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32837). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.